Facts about Georgia

Georgians call their country Sakartvelo

The name Tbilisi derives from the Georgian word for warm

There are three cultural websites listed on the UNESCO's World Heritage list an ancient city and former capital Mtskheta , the massive cathedral complex Gelati Monastery , and the mountainous region of upper Svaneti

The Jewish community in "Georgia" is considered to be one of the oldest in the world

Georgia is one of the best choice for those who love snowboarding and skiing . With more than 10 meters of snow every year

Georgia has 12 different climate zones, ranging from subtropical to alpine to semi-desert and has 49 types of soil. This makes Georgia one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world

The villages of Bochorna and Ushguli are the highest permanent settlement in Europe at 2345 and 2100 meters above sea level

Mtskheta and Kutaisi both former capitals of Georgia are among Europe's 16 oldest cities.